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M406 EFH

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,222 mi
Last recorded47,222 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2007
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM406 EFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2007 47,222 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 47,222 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO CRACK N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO GET CLOSE TO LIMITS N/S/R HUB WET CYLINDER LEEKING REAR BRAKES POOR

Fail 28 Jun 2006 25,311 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

OIL CAP MISSING SCREEN DAMAGE N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR R BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED GENERAL CORROSION/MUD FOULING/CLEAN GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION BOTH F STRUT TOP MOUNTS WORN LONG B RAKE PEDAL TRAVEL WHEEL RIMS DAMAGED

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 25,311 miles

OIL CAP MISSING SCREEN DAMAGE N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR R BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED GENERAL CORROSION/MUD FOULING/CLEAN GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION BOTH F STRUT TOP MOUNTS WORN LONG B RAKE PEDAL TRAVEL WHEEL RIMS DAMAGED

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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M406 EFH is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 75,994 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M406 EFH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M406 EFH registered?

M406 EFH is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M406 EFH safe to buy?

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